Mướp Hương, Luffa Gourd, Tori, Turai

Get ready to grow your own Luffa Gourd - Tori - Turai with these premium seeds. Perfect for adding unique texture to your garden and producing natural bath sponges.

Luffa gourd, also known as sponge gourd, is a plant that belongs to the cucumber family. 

Appearance:

Luffa gourd is a vine plant that produces long, cylindrical fruits that can grow up to 60 cm in length. The fruit has a smooth, green skin and a white, fibrous interior. When mature, the fruit is dried and processed into the familiar bath sponges.

Growing conditions:

Luffa gourd is a warm-season crop that requires a long growing season. It requires a minimum temperature of 18°C for successful germination and prefers a temperature range of 24-30°C for optimal growth. It can be grown in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

Germination day:

Luffa gourd seeds typically germinate in 6-12 days under optimal growing conditions.

Harvesting:

Luffa gourd should be harvested when the fruit is still young and tender, around 10-15 cm in length. The fruit should be cut from the vine with a sharp knife or pruning shears.

Nutrition:

Luffa gourd is low in calories and a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

Common use:

Luffa gourd is commonly used in cooking in Asian countries, particularly in stir-fries and soups. The mature fruit is also used to make natural bath sponges.

Health benefits:

Luffa gourd is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties. It is also thought to have benefits for the digestive system and may help to lower cholesterol levels.